Independent – Page 3 – Fifteensquared

Independent 12,288 by Eccles

Wed February 25, 2026 at 8:09 am by Bertandjoyce

It’s Wednesday, it’s Eccles!

Independent 12,287 / Crosophile

Tue February 24, 2026 at 8:44 am by RatkojaRiku

Crosphile is occupying the Tuesday slot this week, on what tends to be theme day.

Independent 12,286 by Liari

Mon February 23, 2026 at 9:00 am by NealH

I've not seen this compiler before but I see that there have been a number of previous puzzles. I thought it was of a very high standard with some great clues.

Independent on Sunday 1,878 by Filbert

Sun February 22, 2026 at 1:40 pmSun February 22, 2026 at 9:45 am by Kitty

The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.

Independent 12,285 by Bluejacket

Sat February 21, 2026 at 8:45 am by Kitty

The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.

Independent 12,284 by Phi

Fri February 20, 2026 at 9:00 am by Quirister

Phi in his usual Friday slot.

Independent 12,283 by Nimrod

Thu February 19, 2026 at 4:09 pmThu February 19, 2026 at 8:13 am by Bertandjoyce

Oh no – it’s a Nimrod today!

Independent 12,282 / Poat

Wed February 18, 2026 at 1:06 pm by RatkojaRiku

Poat is a compiler whose advanced barred cryptic crosswords I have been familiar with for a long time, but this is the first time that I have encountered him as a setter of a standard daily cryptic.

Independent 12281 / Atrica

Tue February 17, 2026 at 9:54 amTue February 17, 2026 at 7:25 am by duncanshiell

Atrica has set the Independent Tuesday puzzle this week.

Independent 12,280/Hippogryph

Mon February 16, 2026 at 7:30 am by Pierre

A fine crossword from Hippogryph to start the puzzling week in the Independent.

Independent on Sunday 1,877/Filbert

Sun February 15, 2026 at 7:30 am by Pierre

Another challenging but immaculately constructed puzzle from Filbert for our Sunday entertainment. It took me my usual two sittings to complete this one, but I do enjoy tussling with this setter’s offerings.